Below we have a list of all of the ministries that we offer here at First Baptist Church. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible when joining one of our ministry programs. We believe that engaging in fellowship is a very important tool when growing to be more like Jesus. The encouragment of others is a powerful thing.

Adults

This ministry area includes our Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry (Abide), College Ministry, and Senior Adult Ministry. There are many Sunday morning Life Groups to choose from at 9 & 10:30 AM. We regularly offer new Life Studies for all ages during the week. Our Seniors continually enjoy special events and trips.

Children and families are extremely important to us. We offer Children's Life Groups and Xtreme Kidz Worship Sunday mornings because it's important to teach children about the love of Jesus on their level. Wednesday nights offer another level of fun as kids come together from 6-8 PM for Music, Missions & the MAC.

From American Sign Lanuage to Spanish and even Japanese- we long to share the love of Christ in every language we can! We offer Deaf Interpreted Life Group and Worship. We also offer Spanish interpreted Worship and Life Group. We even have a Japanese ladies Life Group who meets on Sundays mornings.

We strive to be a dynamic resource center that provides information, materials, and services to share the Love of Jesus Christ, stimulate Christian growth, and enhance the quality of worship, outreach, education, and ministry to all of FBC's members as well as our Academy.

We desire to #ChangeBrandon so we can also change our world for Christ. Through giving and going, we support our community, nation and world. We have a monthly offering emphasis, go on multiple mission trips annually, and minister to those in need around us through the Gift of Hope, Compassion House, and service projects.

God calls us to " speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Eph. 5:19). It is in this spirit we offer choirs for all ages, handbells, special worship events, choir-led worship Sundays at 9, praise-band worship at 10:30, and so much more.

We long to minister to special needs children and adults of all ages through choir, Life Groups, bowling, and special events. FBC Brandon partners with the New Horizons Group Homes, which offers special needs adults in our community a place to live and thrive.

Students in middle and high school meet weekly on Sundays and Wednesday. We have FUN together while we dive deep into God's Word. We serve our church family weekly. We go on mission trips and work on community projects. We go to camp and regularly hold special events to grow together and reach our friends for Christ.

Our members and surrounding community is important to us. We offer groups like GriefCare, DivorceCare, and DivorceCare4Kids to offer support through the difficult time. We also long to meet the physical needs of those in our community through our Compassion House, which offers food and clothing.

This thing called Life isn't easy- we support one another through good times and bad, and "do Life together." We study the Bible on Sunday mornings at 8, 9 or 10:30 AM. (We don't even mind if you want to call it Sunday School.) No matter what your stage of life, we've got a group perfect for you. Download a list of our Life Groups and join us!

Ministering to all college students and young professionals. We hang out, drink coffee, and study the Bible together. Join us for Life Group Sundays at 9:12 AM in D-204 and at 6 PM the last Sunday of each month in the MAC Loft for THRIVE. College ladies are invited to Tribe, led by Melanie Shenning.

Men's Ministry

Get together with men of all ages, races, and backgrounds. We like to study the Bible and EAT! Join our Men's Life Study: Mondays at 7 PM in E-205 or our 24/7 Study: Tuesdays at 7 PM in the MAC. A new chapter of Men's Bible Study & Fellowship meets Wednesdays, 6 PM in D-204.

ABIDE (Women's Ministry)

John 15:4 Abide in me, and i in you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.

The purpose of our Women's Ministry is to draw women to Abiding in Him through Fellowship and Education which then leads to sharing the Gospel in Service.

EDUCATION

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays we offer different Life Studies for women. Check out our current Connection (under Resources) for studies happening now!

FELLOWSHIP

We always have exciting Upcoming Events on the calendar!

Abide Shirts are $15, Abide Conference Shirts are $20, Abide Pashminas are $10, and Abide Travel Mugs are $10. All available in the Library.

SERVICE

Events are being scheduled that include service projects for missions events that will reach our community and the world for Christ. Stay tuned!

Would you like to receive texts from our Women’s Ministry? Text @fbcwomen1 to 81010. Reply to the automated message that you are a Student (S).

Senior Adult Ministry

We fellowship, travel, sing, and study the Bible together regularly. Get involved in this fun group!

Sing with the SilverTones (ages 55+) Rehearse Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Sanctuary Choir Room. Visit nursing homes and sing in special services throughout the year.

Table Top Games in the MAC (for all ages!) happen Thursdays, 1-3:30 PM in the Loft. This is a great time of fun and fellowship.

Busy Hands Crochet Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month at 10:30 AM in D-111. They make lap blankets, hats, and more for area nursing homes and hospitals.

SilverSneaker and other group exercise classes geared to our Senior Adults happen daily in the MAC. Visit their website for details!

CHILDREN

Xtreme Kidz | TeamKID | Music

Xtreme Kidz- Sunday Morning

This is an exciting time for our Children's Ministry! We have a new check-in system for increased security and streamlined drop-off/pick-up at the Dining Hall. Everyone who works with minors is required to go through our Volunteer Screening Application process. Our Preschool Hall doors remain locked during Worship and Life Groups on Sunday mornings. Kids kindergarten-grade 5 go to their Life Group classrooms at 9 AM and enjoy Xtreme Kidz Worship in the Dining Hall at 10:30 AM. Bible study and worship have never been so kid-friendly!

TeamKID- Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM, kids age 3 (by Sept. 1)-grade 5, will enjoy a time of music, missions, and the MAC! We regularly have dress-up theme nights along with special activities and events. Our current theme is Bible Heroes of Faith! View our Calendar and Room Listing for more details!

Children in grades 3-5 may participate in Handbells. They rehearse Sundays, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM in A-211. They perform at special services and events throughout the year.

School of Fine Arts

Christian instructors offer individual lessons in multiple instruments and voice as well as class instruction in art and dance. All dance classes are through DanceQuest.

The library team strives to assist our church family, our community, and our program ministries by providing services that will strengthen and encourage.

CDs and DVDs of the Sunday morning sermon are available. Special events and other duplicating availability is subject to permissions as set forth in the U.S. Copyright Law.

We have available a small, non-profit, sales selection at discounted prices. Our selection consists of Bibles, Bible covers, Bible tabs, journals, non-fiction and fiction Christian books, CDs, DVDs, resource materials and tools for study, etc. Special orders are also part of our service.

Donations

We accept books, books on cd and dvds, provided they meet the standards of our Selection Policy. All items must be in very good, like new or new condition. Books cannot be written in or highlighted. We cannot accept workbooks, personal devotionals or dated material. Any items we cannot use will be given to another ministry area or a church in need. Monetary donations will be graciously accepted. Donations may be given in memory or in honor of a loved one. Books will be purchased by the library and added to the collection. These books will have a bookplate inside bearing the names of the donor and the person in whose memory/honor the donation is made.Bibles are always needed to keep on hand. Many different circumstances arise that someone needs one or someone will need to pick up one for someone else.

The Compassion House is an outreach ministry to the Brandon community. Our goal is to give a hand-up to people who are experiencing financial hardship by providing them with food and clothing. The Compassion House serves between 50 to 75 individuals and families each month. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the center of this much needed ministry.Hours of Operation: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 PM and Wednesday, 10:00 AM-Noon

Our Guatemala 2018 Mission Trip was a success! Many made decisions for Christ!

MUSIC

Children | First Voice | SilverTones | SOFA | Special Ministry | Students

TeamKID- Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM, kids age 3 (by Sept. 1)-grade 5, will enjoy a time of music, missions, and the MAC! We regularly have dress-up theme nights along with special activities and events. Our current theme is Bible Heroes of Faith! View our Calendar and Room Listing for more details!

Children in grades 3-5 may participate in Handbells. They rehearse Sundays, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM in A-211. They perform at special services and events throughout the year.

First Voice

Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 6:45-8 PM, A-211. Meet in the Sanctuary Choir Room at 8:40 AM Sunday morning to sing during the 9 AM Worship service.Orchestra Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 PM, Sanctuary. Music is High School level and above. Play during the 9 AM Worship service and for special events.10:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 8-9 PM, Sanctuary.Ensembles and Praise Teams for the Sunday morning rotation and special events are open for audition. Please speak to Rev. David Shenning about this opportunity.

Student Choir rehearses Sundays at 11:45 AM in the Sanctuary Choir Room.We hold annual special events including: picnics, ice cream socials, retreats, and a Christmas party to name a few. Husbands and wives are invited to attend all special occasions. Singles are invited to bring a date! We are always looking to recruit new members!Childcare: A professional nursery is available for all rehearsals and service performances. Nursery arrangements are often made for special events and social activities.

Special Ministries Choir members are taught music concepts and learn of God’s love. They also practice songs for their annual program presented during a Wednesday evening worship service in late April or early May. Rehearsals occur Wednesday evenings, 6-6:45 PM, E-102.

Student Choir

Choir for students grades 6-12. They sing annually for special events such as VBS, Christmas program, and choir tour. The choir has toured Nashville, New Orleans, Daytona Beach, and Greenville.They rehearse Wednesdays, 7:30-8 PM in A-211.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Choir | Events | Life Groups | New Horizons

Choir

Special Ministries Choir members are taught music concepts and learn of God’s love. They also practice songs for their annual program presented during a Wednesday evening worship service in late April or early May. Rehearsals occur Wednesday evenings, 6-6:45 PM, E-102.

Events

The 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month we Bowl at Oakfield Lanes at 2:15 PM.

Life Group

We offer children, youth and adult Life Groups on Sunday at 9 AM in E-102. Afterwards, we worship together in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM.

New Horizons Group Homes

In 1992 several members of the Special Ministries Department of First Baptist Church of Brandon identified a need for long-term living facilities for developmentally challenged men and women. A committee was formed to investigate the requirements to undertake this task. Out of this group, New Horizons Group Homes, Inc. was born. Visit their website to learn more.

STUDENTS

Weekly Events

Sundays we meet together at 9 AM in D-212, followed by small group breakout sessions. Then we worship in the Sanctuary at 10:30 AM.

Wednesdays we meet at The MAC for open gym 5:30-6:30 PM followed by Worship & Bible study 6:30-8 PM in The Loft.

SUPPORT GROUPS

DivorceCare | DC4K | GriefCare

DivorceCare

Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce in this co-ed class for all ages led by Ron Cress on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM in A-219. Study book available in the Church Library for $16.

DivorceCare4Kids

Help your children heal from the pain of divorce. This class is led by Sandy Jackson on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM in A-200. Study materials are available in the Church Library for $16. For kids ages 5-12.

GriefCare

This is a co-ed group for all ages led by Jayne Westmoreland and Sue Massengil on Thursdays at 10 AM in D-111 for anyone who's dealing with the loss of a loved one.

WAYS TO SERVE

If you are looking for a way to serve, no need to look further. We have tons of areas that everyone, from all walks of life, can serve. If you have any questions about any of these fields please let us know. We require all who volunteer with minors to go through our Volunteer Screening Application Process.

All of our different areas that you can serve are broken down into specific groups. We hope that you will be able to find a ministry that you can best use your talents in. Check below for a small list of some of those areas. If you'd like to help in these or any other area, please Contact Us and let us know!

Tech Team Camera/Lights/Sound operators for weekly Worship services

Sunday morning childcare or Kidz Worship volunteers

Deaf Ministry coordinator and/or interpreters

Prayer warriors in the Prayer Chapel

Meals-on-Wheels drivers

Bus drivers (We will pay for you to get your Commercial Driver’s License!)